This easy 30 minute Whole30 chicken soup is every bit as healing as it is simple. There’s nothing like a cozy, hearty and healthy chicken soup. This paleo chicken soup is made without the junk but with all the flavor. With instant pot instructions, and stovetop directions, this will definitely be a fall favorite for your family!
This Whole30 chicken soup is sponsored by Vital Proteins. I’m happy to work with a company I love, use and believe in so much! Thanks for your support here on the blog and your support for Vital Proteins!
When the temperature dipped below 60 degrees the other day, I only had one thought. Soup season! I eat soup year round, but when it starts to get cooler and summer is winding down, my soup consumption ramps up considerably. I’ve had lots of requests for a simple get hearty chicken soup so it’s high time I share my easy go-to Whole30 chicken soup!
Easy Ingredient Magic
This soup is so thick and hearty it’s almost a chicken stew, which is fine by me! I almost always use chicken thighs in my chicken soups because they’re much more juicy than breasts which can be kind of bland. The thighs add a ton of flavor, so make sure you dump the juices from the chicken back into the pot of soup too!
The other ingredients are simple, common ingredients that don’t require anything crazy. The spices for this soup are all going to be things most of us have in our cupboards, and the vegetables I add to my chicken soup are the basics. That being said, even if the ingredients look simplistic, that doesn’t mean that they don’t come together to make a rich and filling soup.
Let’s Talk Bone Broth
For over a year now I’ve been using Vital Proteins Bone Broth Collagen for my chicken and beef broths. Not only is it Whole30 Approved with the ingredients only being chicken bone broth powder, but it’s super easy to use. You just mix the powder with warm water and have your broth! Whole30 broth can be tricky to find in cartons. By keeping Vital Proteins on hand I know I always have broth when I need it.
I also really love the added health benefits from collagen. Collagen is something I use every single day and have seen incredible results from. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, but as we age, we stop producing less of it. It’s essential for healthy joints, muscle recovery, skin, hair and nails, among about 100 other things.
There really isn’t an organ system that collagen isn’t an important part of. This bone broth serves a double purpose then by being convenient, and giving me another way to get collagen into my diet and that of my family! Even my grandma now uses it and says she’s not taking as many pain meds for her arthritis anymore after a few months.
For more in depth details on what collagen is check out this post all about the uses and benefits of collagen!
This soup is really easy to make, and I’ve of course included instant pot chicken soup directions too! The easiest way to make this Whole30 chicken soup in the instant pot is to just put it on “soup” mode, although you could also put it on high manual pressure and get it done in about half the time! I’d start with 15 minutes and if the potatoes aren’t tender enough, add another 5!
Click HERE to get my favorite Whole30 Approved Chicken Bone Broth Collagen!
Other Whole Kitchen Sink recipes using chicken broth:
Whole30 Cashew Chicken Skillet
Whole30 Mexican Albondigas “Meatball” Soup
Creamy Sausage and Potato Whole30 Casserole
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork and Pineapple Coleslaw
Recipe Video
30 Minute Whole30 Chicken Soup: Stovetop & Instant Pot Directions
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced into 1” pieces
- 2 cups carrots, diced in 1/2 inch chunks (about 3 long carrots)
- 2 lbs red potatoes, quartered
- 1 white onion, halved, and then cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 5 ribs celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot. While oil is heating, season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the stock pot and cook on high heat for for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides. Remove and set aside on a plate
- Add onion, celery, carrot and minced garlic to the stock pot. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until onion starts to become translucent, stirring often and scraping the bottom to loosen the browned bits
- Mix flour with 1 cup of the broth until dissolved, and add to the stock pot
- Add chicken, chicken broth, potatoes and all spices. Stir to combine and add more salt and pepper to taste
- Bring to a simmer and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes
- Once potatoes and carrots are soft, discard bay leaves, remove from heat and add additional fresh or dried parsley to taste
Notes
Instant pot instructions: Set instant pot to saute mode and heat oil. While oil is heating season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the Instant Pot and brown for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and then remove from the instant pot. Add onion, celery, carrot and minced garlic to the instant pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until onion becomes translucent, stirring often and scraping the browned bits from the bottom. Mix arrowroot flour with 1 cup of the broth until dissolved, and add to the instant pot. Add chicken back in, along with chicken broth, potatoes and all spices. Stir to combine and add more salt and pepper to taste. Set the instant pot to “soup” mode, close the lid and set to sealing. Once done, do a quick release and serve!
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 27
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Sara Rose says
Delicious!! I was so sick and trying to find an easy soup that was whole 30. This recipe hit the spot.
paleobailey says
Oh this is so great to hear. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know! I hope you’re feeling better <3 - B
Stef says
Super tasty soup!! I made this in my IP, and it turned out great! I did not add any thickener, because I forgot..oopsie. I did add one can of diced tomatoes. The flavors were spot on. Thank you!
paleobailey says
I’m so glad to hear this! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know! <3 - B
Jayceebee says
This soup was so good! It reminded me of chicken pot pie only healthier. Made it in my Instant Pot. Definitely a keeper recipe!
paleobailey says
SO happy to hear this! Thank you so, so much for taking the time to let me know! It’s so appreciated. <3 - B
Rachael says
This is a go to favorite at our house! Love the seasonings and the potatoes are such a nice surprise! Turns out perfectly every time
paleobailey says
LOVE to hear this!! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! <3 - B
Lavon Smith says
I made this recipe and we loved it! It was easy, quick and most of all delicious! My husband was sick and it help keep fluids in him. We have been on the Whole 30 diet for a week and this recipe helped us to keep it going.
Thank you!
paleobailey says
Oh I’m so happy to hear this! I’m so glad it was able to help you both 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know! <3 - B
Kristen Winn says
I used chicken bone broth and vegetable broth (50/50 because I ran out of chicken bone broth) it turned out really well. This recipe is a family favorite now! Thanks so much!
I was also wondering what is a serving size for this recipe?
paleobailey says
Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear this! It’s about 1/6th of the soup (6 servings total)
Sam says
I don’t usually comment on recipes but I am going to try and do it regularly for recipes that are fantastic. This one was amazing. So delicious and I used some chicken that I had leftover so it was incredibly easy. Thank you Bailey!
paleobailey says
Thank you so much, Sam! I really do appreciate you coming back and letting me know!! So happy you loved this! <3 - B
William Crandall says
It was easy to make and very taste. I know adjustment cable for personal tastes, for us I will omit a thickener and use less rosemary. Other Han that it’s a great recipe. Thanks!!!
paleobailey says
I’m so glad to hear it! Thank you, William!! – B
Camille Harrington says
So good you don’t even miss the noodles! Made it when I felt like I was getting sick and it made all the difference!
paleobailey says
This is wonderful to hear! Thank you so much, Camille!!
Lindsay says
Tasty! I added lemon pepper for a high note.
paleobailey says
Oh that sounds so good! Thank you, Lindsay!
Callie says
I just meal prepped this for my lunches this week. It came out so great!!! I love everything I’ve tried of yours. Thank you!!!
Allison says
Hi Bailey. This looks easy and delicious! Do you have nutritional info per serving? Thanks.
paleobailey says
I don’t for this one yet. We’ve been working on updating them, but it’s a slow manual process 🙂 You can enter it into My Fitness Pal, or whatever app you use to calculate your other meals!
Lindsey says
Hi Bailey, can I throw all this in the Crock-Pot too? Just all at once and on low all day? Thanks!
paleobailey says
Yes! That would work just fine!
Shelby StPierre says
I made this without chicken then other day and it still came out AMAZING! I added some sweet potato and spinach to fill it up instead.
paleobailey says
Awesome!! I love that variation idea, it sounds delicious! Thank you!
Kat says
Hello,
When you use instant pot on soup/broth mode do you use high pressure for 30min?
Thanks!
paleobailey says
Hi there! Yes! I just leave it at the default 30 minutes 🙂 I think you could get away with 20ish minutes though too!
Jenny says
Loved this soup! I used low sodium organic chicken broth and chicken breast tenders because that is what I had on hand and followed the rest of the recipe in the InstantPot. Excellent! Thanks for the recipe!
paleobailey says
Oh I’m so glad to hear that!! Thank you, Jenny!
Amanda says
Wow! This was absolutely delicious! I used store bought bone broth. Bailey, you hit it out of the park again! I love that I can trust your recipes and you to be tested ahead of time and tasty.
paleobailey says
Oh thank you SO much!! This means a lot to me, and I appreciate you coming back to let me know you loved it! <3 - B
Liz Rodriguez says
What would be a good substitute for the Vital Proteins Chicken Bone Broth? Compliant chicken stock? Not ready to commit to that price tag although the benefits do sound amazing, maybe soon…. Thanks! Xoxo
paleobailey says
Hi there! You can just use chicken stock/broth! The amount of water can be replaced with broth 🙂 Enjoy!!
Kristi T. says
I just ordered the gelatin today after watching your IG stories! Now I need the broth! Youre right it really would just be easier having it around always! Thanks for always keeping me in the know Bailey!
paleobailey says
You’ll LOVE the gelatin! Seriously, it’s my favorite thing to ever happen to my coffee AND to my cooking and making thickened sauces! Please let me know if you ever have any questions!
Lissa says
Perfect timing! I always start making soup around this time of year and needed a new chicken one for the September Whole30 that was just easy ingredietnts!!
paleobailey says
Woohoo! This one is exactly that! Nothing fancy, but always delicious! So glad that’s your style too 😉 Enjoy!